Operator Tech

General Description: Starts up and shuts down process equipment; maintains unit operations to meet reliability, cost, HSSE and quality standards. Capable of operating assigned process unit both field and control board positions. Operations runs around the clock, 7 days per week. Position works 12 hour rotating shifts with overtime. Some positions may require TWIC access card certification.

Roles and Responsibilities

Operates Process Equipment.

Starts up and shuts down equipment

Monitors and makes adjustments to equipment

(Pumps, vessels, furnaces, steam stations, compressors, filters, centrifuges, exchangers, distillation towers, valves, etc.

Clears plugged process lines

Resets analyzers

Anticipates and responds to equipment failures

Monitors seal fluids, replenish seal pots

Performs area walkthroughs - operating rounds

Monitors and reports oil usage

Uses DCS Board readings and observation (sounds, inspections)

to troubleshoot equipment

Capability to understand equipment, process flows and pressures to enable effective troubleshooting.

Confirms transfer line-ups

Performs maintenance and reliability activities.

Prepares equipment for maintenance work

Competent in Control of Work (COW) process (test equipment, permitting, LOTO, blind list for installation and removal).

Performs minor maintenance

Replenish lubricants

Monitors unit for leaks or evidence of leaks and report in database

Dispose of process waste per environmental regulations

Participated in reliability projects

Support unit mini-outages and turnarounds when scheduled.

Performs daily equipment checks to determine maintenance

needs, advises Foreman/Maintenance Coordinator

Assumes responsibility for related duties as required or assigned.

Maintains a clean and well organized work area (housekeeping)

Attends meetings as required

Attends training as required and drills on operating scenarios and emergencies

Complies with all HSSE programs (safety, environmental, PSM), policies and procedures

Performs special projects and miscellaneous duties as assigned

Assures product quality

Identifies and reports process and product nonconformance per ISO9001 procedures.

Monitor silos and assures correct product transfers

Identifies and monitors process controls affecting quality

Submits reports as scheduled (daily, EOM, etc.)

Monitors and adjusts plant processes

Responsible for full procedure compliance, including documentation and signoff of appropriate job tasks accurately and transparently as outlined in PSM060.

Traces process lines

Collects and analyzes process samples, adjusts additives

accordingly, adjust process per lab results

DCS Board is responsible for continuously monitoring process using trends/DCS graphic

Alarm response - DCS Board is responsible for monitoring DCS Alarm Summary and works with Field Operator who is responsible for aiding Board Operator in verification of abnormal situations.

Aligns valves for normal, by-pass and shutdown operations

Responds to unit emergencies

Identifies and reports any emerging risks

Coordinates interplant material transfers

Assists Foreman and Engineers to meet process targets

Unloads raw materials, records and reports inventory

Troubleshoots process and equipment; identify root causes

Monitors and reports in plant data systems (i.e. leak database, PDR, Title V, Material Receiving, LOTO, SORA, Documentum, I-Process - rounds, etc.).

Assists engineers with designs, field walk-downs,

installation inspections, etc.; suggests improvements

Operations Technician

Education, Experience, Certifications Required: High School Diploma or GED equivalent. Two year technical degree from an accredited institution or 3-5 years of industrial experience with preference in chemical/refining experience; Work Key Certification; Workplace Documents (4), Graphic Literacy (4), Applied Math (4) and Applied Technology (4); effective oral and written communication skills; effective interpersonal skills; basic PC skills; basic math skills; ability to interpret and use SDSs, P&IDs and PFDs.

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